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A17 MVV

1993 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,986 mi
Last recorded133,986 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MVV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2009 133,986 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 4 Aug 2008 121,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 113,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front propshaft coupling split

Pass 3 Aug 2005 103,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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A17 MVV is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 121,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 MVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A17 MVV?

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What year was A17 MVV registered?

A17 MVV is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 1993.

Is A17 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 MVV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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